Tuition and Fees

SouthArk offers a variety of Financial Aid programs, including scholarships, Pell Grants, SEOG Grants, Arkansas State Assistance Programs, Work-Study programs, and Federal Family Educational Loan programs. Priority deadline to apply for financial aid is June 1st for Fall term, November 1st for Spring term, and April 1st for Summer terms. Students may still apply after the priority deadline but cannot be guaranteed the results of their aid by the first day of class.  

Payment Deadlines:  Refer to Academic Calendar

School year 24/25

  • In-District Tuition*..........................$93 per credit hour 

  • Out-of-District Tuition..................$108 per credit hour 

  • Out-of-State Tuition....................$185 per credit hour

Tuition costs as of July 1, 2024.
*In-District is Union County.

Fees

Pass-Through Fees

Pass-Through fees may be increased or changed at any time. Pass-Through fees are defined as fees collected by the College from the student to pay for specific expenditures associated with the program. Examples include, but are not limited to, assessment, testing, background checks, and other resources provided and/or required by external third-party entities. Vendors periodically increase their costs and this cost is passed on to the student. Pass-through fees are nonrefundable beginning on the first day of the semester, because the college incurs expenses that are directly covered by the pass-through fees.

Tuition, fees and other charges are under review and remain subject to change at any time. Any one that has registered will owe additional funds and any regular payment plans already set up will change automatically.

Mandatory Fees (required for all courses)

Academic Support Fee

$30 per semester

Technology

$22 per credit hour

Activity

$6 per credit hour

Support

$4 per credit hour

Security

$7 per credit hour

Academic Enhancement Fee

$4 per credit hour

Non-Mandatory Fees (for all online/hybrid courses)

Online/Hybrid Fee

$13 per credit hour

Course-Related Fees and Other Charges

Credit-by-Exam Challenge Test (per test)

$7 plus 12 per credit hour

Online/Hybrid Course Fee

$13 per credit hour

Inclusive Access Fee

Cost varies by course

Challenge Test

(per test $7, plus $12 per credit hour)

Accuplacer Test 

$10

ID Card Replacement

$8

Laboratory and Specific Course Fees

Check "Fee" column on Course Schedule*

Music (private lesson)

$100 per credit hour

TEAS Test (Health Admission Test)

$75

Test Proctoring Fee

$15 per test

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Health Science Fees

Important Note: Students in Health Science programs will have other fees and costs associated with the programs that are paid individually by the student but not as a fee to the college, therefore, they are not listed below. More information can be provided by applicable program director.

Emergency Medical Services: (EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic)

EMT Background Check

$137**

EMT Drug Screen Fee

$48**

EMT Liability and Accident Insurance Fee

$25**

EMT Professional Program Fee

$230 West Campus Students; $150 MEMS Campus Students

AEMT Background Check

$137**

AEMT Drug Screen Fee

$48 **

AEMT Liability and Accident Insurance Fee

$25**

AEMT Professional Program Fee

$150

Paramedic Advanced Course Certification Cards

$45**

Paramedic Background Check Fee

$137**

Paramedic Drug Screen Fee

$48**

Paramedic Health Science Simulation Lab Fee

$75 in Spring and Summer semesters*

Paramedic Liability and Accident Insurance Fee

$25**

Paramedic Professional Program Fee

$150 per semester

Medical Coding

Professional Program Fee

$150 per semester

In addition, a criminal background check and drug screen will be required, which are not charged as fees so these must be purchased by the student.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Background Check Fee

$80**

Experiential Learning Fee

$440**

Liability and Accident Insurance Fee

$25**

Professional Program Fee

$470 first semester; $540 second semester; $400 third semester

Testing Fee (Board Prep)

$150**

In addition, a drug screen MAY be required, depending on the assigned clinical site for each student. Since it will not be charged as a fee, it must be purchased by the student IF APPLICABLE.In addition, uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

Practical Nursing

ATI Fee

$413 per semester; x3 semesters**

ATI Retake Exam Fee
(only charged on an as-needed basis for students who must repeat ATI tests)**

$68**

Drug Screen Fee

$48**

Health Science Simulation Lab Fee

$160 per semester*

Liability and Accident Insurance Fee

$25

Professional Program Fee

$150 per semester

Supply Fee

$150

RQI for BLS (software)

$70**

In addition, uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

Radiologic Technology

Experiential Learning Fee

$150 per semester x 2 semesters**

Liability and Accident Insurance Fee

$25 per academic year**

Professional Program Fee

$630 first semester; $390 each second semester; third semester, and sixth semester; $150 each fourth semester and fifth semester

Program Fee

$10**

Testing/Program Fee

$340**

Dosimetry Badge Fee

$160 per academic year

In addition, uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

Registered Nursing

ATI Fee

$443 per semester**

ATI Retesting Fee
(only charged on an as-needed basis for students who must repeat ATI tests) *

$68**

Drug Screen Fee

$48**

Health Science Simulation Lab Fee

$160 per semester*

Liability and Accident Insurance Fee

$25**

Professional Program Fee

$325 per semester

Supply Fees

$180*

RQUI for BLS (Software)

$70

In addition, uniforms will be required, which is not charged as a fee so these must be purchased by the student.

Surgical Technology

Clinical Orientation Fee

$15**

CST Practice Exam Fee

$50**

Drug Screen Fee

$48**

Experiential Learning Fee

$300**

Health Science Simulation Lab Fee

$75 X 1 semester*

Liability and Accident Insurance Fee

$25**

Professional Program Fee

$800 per semest